Josias Simmler

Swiss theologian
Person human Q116008
Josias Simmler
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Josias Simmler

Summary

Josias Simmler is a human[1]. Born in Kappel am Albis[2], he… he was born on November 6, 1530[3]. He died in Zurich[4]. He died on July 2, 1576[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], historian[7], and humanist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Josias Simmler was born in Kappel am Albis[2].
  • Josias Simmler died in Zurich[4].
  • Josias Simmler was born on November 6, 1530[3].
  • Josias Simmler died on July 2, 1576[5].
  • Josias Simmler was married to Magdalena Gwalther[10].
  • A child of Josias Simmler was Josias Simler[11].
  • A child of Josias Simmler was Rudolf Simler[12].
  • A child of Josias Simmler was Kaspar Simler[13].
  • A child of Josias Simmler was Dorothea Simler[14].
  • Josias Simmler held citizenship in Switzerland[15].
  • Josias Simmler's professions included theologian[6].
  • Josias Simmler worked as a historian[7].
  • Josias Simmler's professions included humanist[8].
  • Josias Simmler's field of work was theology[16].
  • Josias Simmler's education included a stint at University of Basel[17].
  • Josias Simmler's education included a stint at University of Strasbourg[18].
  • Josias Simmler's education included a stint at University of Strasbourg[19].
  • Josias Simmler's religion is recorded as Reformation in Switzerland[20].
  • Josias Simmler's religion is recorded as reformed[21].
  • Josias Simmler is recorded as male[22].
  • Josias Simmler's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Josias Simmler's Commons category is recorded as Josias Simmler[24].
  • Josias Simmler's residence is recorded as Zurich[25].
  • Josias Simmler's family name is recorded as Simmler[26].
  • Josias Simmler's given name is recorded as Josias[27].

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Origins and Family

Josias Simmler was born in Kappel am Albis[2]. He was born on November 6, 1530[3].

Education

Educated at University of Basel[17], a public research university[28], in Switzerland[29], founded in 1460[30], headquartered in Basel[31] and University of Strasbourg[18], a university in France[32], in France[33], founded in 1538[34], headquartered in Strasbourg[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], historian[7], and humanist[8]. Josias Simmler's field of work was theology[16].

Personal Life

Among Josias Simmler's spouses was Magdalena Gwalther[10]. Children include Josias Simler[11], a pastor[36], 1567–1588[37], of Switzerland[38]; Rudolf Simler[12], a physician[39], 1568–1611[40]; Kaspar Simler[13], a goldsmith[41], 1574–1611[42]; and Dorothea Simler[14]. Religious affiliations include Reformation in Switzerland[20], in Switzerland[43] and reformed[21], in Switzerland[44].

Death and Burial

Josias Simmler died on July 2, 1576[5]. He passed away in Zurich[4].

Why It Matters

Josias Simmler ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Josias Simmler born?

Born in Kappel am Albis[2], Josias Simmler…

Where did Josias Simmler die?

Josias Simmler passed away in Zurich[4].

Who was Josias Simmler married to?

Josias Simmler's spouses include Magdalena Gwalther[10].

What did Josias Simmler do for work?

Josias Simmler worked as theologian[6], historian[7], and humanist[8].

Where did Josias Simmler go to school?

Josias Simmler was educated at University of Basel[17], University of Strasbourg[18], and University of Strasbourg[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [8] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation theologian, historian, humanist
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  2. 19d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation theologian, historian, humanist
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  3. 23d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Spouse Magdalena Gwalther
    Languages spoken, written or signed Latin, German
    Field of work
    Place of death Zurich
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